PSY5411 Psychopathology 3
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5411 Psychopathology 3 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs PSY5401 and PSY5405.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 36 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before PSY5411
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY5411
No unit lists PSY5411 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
In this unit, you will explore the manifestation of psychopathology across various contexts. You will learn to assess, diagnose, and manage psychopathological conditions across health, educational, and industrial/organizational settings.
Ethical decision-making is at the core of our curriculum, ensuring you can navigate complex moral dilemmas inherent in clinical practice across different settings with integrity and professionalism. Furthermore, you will learn to formulate evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the unique context of the client, drawing upon current research and therapeutic modalities. Lastly, our emphasis on effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration will prepare you to work seamlessly with other professionals in the field, providing holistic care to clients experiencing psychopathological challenges in different contexts. This unit promises a rich learning experience, enabling you to become a well-rounded and compassionate clinician.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Individual presentation (1O minute video)Presentation20%
- Critical Review Essay (1800 words)Written30%
- Teamwork presentation (30 mins presentation + 10 mins Q & A)Presentation50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse various mental health disorders and its presentations across health, clinical neuropsychology, educational, and industrial/organizational settings.
- 2
Evaluate the environmental, social, and situational factors that contribute to the development and presentation of psychopathological conditions.
- 3
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in assessing and diagnosing psychopathology in clients by incorporating contextual factors.
- 4
Formulate evidence-based intervention plans tailored to the specific needs of individuals with complex biopsychosocial profiles.
- 5
Implement ethically and with cultural sensitivity practices when assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychopathology in clients from diverse backgrounds in different settings.
- 6
Recognise the role of professionals from different disciplines in providing coordinated care for individuals with psychopathological conditions in a variety of settings.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops30 hours
- Assessments6 hours
12 lectures and workshops for 12 weeks (total contact hours for 12 weeks - 36 hours)
On-campus teaching:
● Classes: 3 hours on-campus session per week
● Student-directed learning (6 hours)
● Independent study
● Group Assignments
● Individual Assignments
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Justine Thong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Justine Thong
Common questions
When is PSY5411 offered?
In 2027, PSY5411 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is PSY5411?
The handbook expects about 36 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PSY5411 have an exam?
No. PSY5411 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027